Office of the Medical Examiner

Mission Statement:

The mission of the Pima County Office of the Medical Examiner-Forensic Science Center is to provide accurate, timely, compassionate and professional death investigation services for the citizens of Pima County, Arizona.

Core Functions

• Postmortem examinations
• Screen deaths for public health significance
• Forensic Anthropology/Dentistry services
• Certify death certificates prior to cremation
• Approve organ/tissue for donation or transplant in cases under OME jurisdiction
• Courtroom testimony
• Disaster response
• Teaching services

Our Doctors

• Dr. Gregory Hess, Chief Medical Examiner
• Dr. Eric Peters, Deputy Chief Medical Examiner
• Dr. Cynthia Porterfield
• Dr. David Winston
• Dr. Veena Singh
• Dr. Jennifer Gardetto